Chatham Central High

www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/cchs

320 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chatham Central High School, located in Bear Creek, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Chatham County Schools district. As a rural comprehensive high school, it fosters a close-knit community environment where students from the surrounding area engage in a diverse array of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, by emphasizing both rigorous core coursework and various elective pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Chatham Central is well-known for its active school spirit and strong community engagement. The school offers a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills and a sense of civic responsibility. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on the holistic development of its student body, Chatham Central High School strives to uphold its reputation as a vital institution that bridges traditional learning with the needs of a modern, evolving community.

320

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chatham Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	76
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	12

White
208 (65.0%)
Hispanic
76 (23.7%)
Black
20 (6.2%)
Two or More
12 (3.7%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chatham County Schools
Phone:	(919)837-2251
Website:	http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/cchs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 83

Grade 10 69

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 90